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World Hearing Day
3 March 2017: World Hearing Day Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment The theme for World Hearing Day 2017 “Action for hearing loss: make a sound investment” draws attention to the economic impact of hearing loss. The day aims to raise awareness about public health strategies to reduce the prevalence and impact of […]
Read MoreWork, health and disability: consultation
A gentle reminder that the above consultation closes this Friday, 17th February 2017, details of which are below as circulated by the DWP:- [As you may be aware DWP & DH currently have an open consultation on Work, Health & Disability. Many of you have a longstanding interest in Access to Work, and whilst AtW is not […]
Read MoreThe outcome of Common Purpose Conference
Press Release – 4 November 2016 Craig Crowley MBE, chief executive of Action Deafness, was appointed chair of the UK Council on Deafness at its AGM on 2 November. Craig succeeds Jim Edwards, who took up the position in 2010. The AGM was part of the Council’s annual conference, which this year celebrated the power […]
Read MorePrudential introduces service for deaf BSL users
Prudential has become the first retirement product provider in the UK to introduce a web-based video relay service (VRS) for customers who use British Sign Language (BSL). A BSL version of this news release is available. Read More>>
Read MoreNationwide launches free sign language service
Great news! Nationwide to team up with SignVideo to enable deaf and hard of hearing customers to access services Customers will be able to access sign language interpreters online to manage their finances Nationwide is the first building society to offer this service Launched this week, SignVideo Live will allow British Sign Language (BSL) users to […]
Read MoreFree online course on the public procurement of accessible ICTs
This 7 week course is fully accessible for deaf people and is based on text and powerpoint presentations. Each student needs to spend 4 to 5 hours per week. Best of all it is free! The course starts on 7th November and places are going fast…… ITU Online course on Public Procurement of accessible ICT products […]
Read MoreDigital Economy Bill
Ofcom gave evidence at the Select Committee session on 13th October. The transcript has just been published and can be viewed here. Various topics of interest to CFC members were discussed including switching, broadband USO, nuisance calls, data protection/data sharing, regulation of the BBC and auto-compensation. Tony Close, Ofcom’s Director of Content Standards, Licensing and […]
Read MoreVideo Relay Service
Today, Santander Consumer Finance (SCF), in partnership with SignVideo, has launched a Video Relay Service (VRS), for the British Sign Language (BSL) community. The service is available for all account servicing, supporting customers with many of their day to day account queries and transactions. The service enables deaf BSL-using customers to place video calls to […]
Read MoreNew study casts light on synaesthesia among signed language users
Many synaesthetes experience colours when viewing letters or digits but a new research study involving academics from UCL, has for the first time, documented a similar phenomenon among users of signed languages. Synaesthesia is a phenomenon in which perceptual experiences, such as colours, tastes, or smells are elicited by stimuli that are not usually associated with […]
Read MoreThe O2 Partners With SignVideo
The O2 Partners With SignVideo To Enhance The Booking Experience For Deaf Fans Click picture below to view the news in British Sign Language. Unique partnership is the first of its kind for a UK music venue 1st August 2016 – The O2 has announced a deal with SignVideo that will bring huge benefits to deaf […]
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